Sr. Benedicta Uzokwe, HHCJ, headmistress of the Sacred Heart Senior High School at Nsoatre, has underscored the school’s commitment to the holistic, moral and spiritual formation, of students.
She noted that the administration of the Sacrament of Confirmation and the initiation into the League of Tarcisians of some students demonstrate that Sacred Heart SHS strives not only for academic excellence but also for the spiritual, moral, and character formation of its students.
She was speaking on Saturday, June 13, 2026 during the celebration of the School’s annual Feast Day in a spirit of faith, thanksgiving, and commitment to Christian values.
The celebration, held in the school’s Assembly Hall, brought together students, staff, parents, traditional leaders, Clergy, Religious, and the lay faithful.
A major highlight of the celebration was the administration of the Sacrament of Confirmation to 52 students and the initiation of 18 students into the League of Tarcisians.
The Holy Mass and rites were presided over by Most Rev. Matthew Kwasi Gyamfi, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sunyani and President of the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference.
In her address, Sr. Benedicta stated that the Bishop’s visit reaffirmed the school’s commitment to the values of faith, service, integrity, and love, which remain at the heart of Catholic education.
She warmly welcomed the Bishop, Priests, Religious, parents, traditional authorities, the lay faithful of St. Paul Parish, Nsoatre, staff, students, and all invited guests who joined the celebration.
Present at the celebration were Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Appiah Adongo, Chaplain of Sacred Heart SHS, Rev. Fr. John Oppong Baah, Spiritual Director at the St. James Seminary and Chaplain to the Catholic Students’ Community of the University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR), as well as a Deacon who assisted in the liturgical celebrations.
In his homily, Bishop Gyamfi congratulated the school community on another successful Feast Day celebration and encouraged all present to make the love symbolized by the Sacred Heart of Jesus a daily way of life.
He explained that while the Church dedicates a special feast to the Sacred Heart, its message extends beyond a single day and must be reflected in everyday actions.
“The Sacred Heart of Jesus is something we are called to live every day,” the Bishop noted.
He emphasised that every act of kindness, generosity, compassion, and service to others is an expression of the love of the Sacred Heart.
Drawing practical examples from student life, he explained that students demonstrate the love of the Sacred Heart whenever they share their food with those in need, create a peaceful and conducive atmosphere for learning in the classroom, and maintain clean and beautiful dormitories and school surroundings for the benefit of all.
According to the Bishop, every good deed that contributes to the happiness and well-being of others reflects the love of Christ.
He reminded the students that they are being formed in the spirituality and values of the Sacred Heart and should therefore distinguish themselves through exemplary conduct and Christian witness.
Addressing the final-year students in particular, he advised them to remain steadfast in their faith as they prepare to enter tertiary institutions where they will encounter diverse philosophies, ideologies, and worldviews.
He encouraged them to “practice Sacred Heart, live Sacred Heart, and breathe Sacred Heart” throughout their lives, whether in family life, professional careers, or religious vocations as priests, brothers, and sisters.
He further urged them to remain grounded in their Catholic faith and values amid contemporary social challenges.
The celebration concluded with prayers and thanksgiving, leaving participants inspired to deepen their commitment to the values represented by the Sacred Heart of Jesus—love, compassion, service, humility, and selfless dedication to others.
This year’s Feast Day celebration once again highlighted Sacred Heart Senior High School’s mission of nurturing young people who excel academically while embodying the spiritual and moral values that define Catholic education.
By Sr. Naomi Addai, HHCJ (Catholic Sister Communicators Network-Ghana, CASCON-GH)
